Thinking you might want to freeze your eggs, but feeling overwhelmed? You’re definitely not the only one! From busting some pervasive myths to answering some of the most common questions, here’s everything you need to know.
Before egg freezing – the key tests I booked, and what I learned
Wondering about the recommended tests before egg freezing, what to expect, how to read your results, and the next steps to ask about? Here’s what happened when TRB Editor Emma went for an assessment.
On-the-pulse fertility treatment options in the UK – from inclusive care to fertility preservation, here’s how to navigate
Up-to-date advice and guidance on getting started always come best from the experts. And for this, we turn to UK-wide clinical network TFP Fertility, every time. Read on for the very latest on their inclusive, full-service treatment options, and pointers for what to ask to get the ball rolling.
Thinking about freezing your eggs abroad? Check off these 6 things first, says this leading Portuguese clinic
We’re back partnering with Procriar Fertility Clinic, for their egg freezing abroad checklist, and to find out why egg freezing in Portugal could be top of your list, right now.
A beginner’s guide to egg freezing
If you’re considering freezing your eggs – we think you’re amazing, by the way – what are the basics to know about the process, and what should you learn about your options, before hitting go? We asked a female fertility preservation specialist for the 101.
5 reasons to consider egg sharing – when you’re looking for a donor
Looking into donor eggs as part of your family-building journey? You might not have heard of egg sharing, and it isn’t your run-of-the-mill egg donation scenario – but it can open up some incredible possibilities. Let’s find out why.
Egg freezing in Spain – is it more affordable? A fertility doctor answers your questions
We’ve heard that Spain is at the front of the pack, heading into 2024. Here’s why.
What happens after egg freezing? 6 key questions to ask, before you freeze
The egg freezing process is often accompanied by bare-minimum guidance, leaving many with questions and concerns about egg quality, success rates, and the true value of their investments. Here are the questions to ask, to put you back in control.
Cryopreservation & transport facts, with Cryoport Systems
Transporting and freezing reproductive material, with a world-leading team The advancements in reproductive medicine have revolutionized fertility practices and provided hope and new possibilities for intended parents seeking to conceive. Additional technologies in cryopreservation have opened the door to freezing reproductive material and transporting it around the world, allowing for fertility procedures to take place [...]
All about egg freezing – 5 questions to ask, with CRGH
At The Ribbon Box, we’ve noticed the popularity of egg freezing for fertility preservation is soaring. So much so, the HFEA reported the number of women freezing their eggs doubled between 2013 and 2018 - a trend that continues to grow. Today, Dr Vidya Seshadri, specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Head of Research and Clinical [...]
Jennifer Aniston, fertility & putting egg freezing on the radar
By Jessie Day In her socially groundbreaking profile with Allure this week, Jennifer Aniston said she ‘would’ve given anything’ for someone to have urged her to freeze her eggs while she was younger. It’s a topic we cover every day. But never so impactful as when a woman this famous pulls egg freezing - and [...]
Jennifer Aniston, fertility & putting egg freezing on the radar
In her socially groundbreaking profile with Allure this week, Jennifer Aniston said she ‘would’ve given anything’ for someone to have urged her to freeze her eggs while she was younger.
Can I Use my Own Eggs for Fertility Treatment in my 40s?
At Fertility Help Hub, we know there are so many reasons a woman might want to get pregnant in her 40s. Perhaps she's tried throughout her 30s with little success. Maybe she's been focusing on her career or finding a desirable relationship within which to build a family. She might be attempting a second, third [...]
Rebel Wilson’s Fight for IVF Success and Hope
Particularly when it comes to healthcare, professionals endeavour to give impartial advice but this isn’t always the reality. Unfortunately, some people - including celebrity Rebel Wilson - experience medical bias which can impact treatment pathways and results. Read on to find out how Rebel Wilson overcame medical bias on her fertility journey... By Holly Pigache [...]
New Egg Freezing Law Will Give Women More Choice
Government and fertility specialists are acknowledging that the current 10-year limit on storage for frozen embryos, eggs and sperm is restrictive on reproductive choices, as well as unequal (those who can prove that they have become prematurely infertile are already able to store their genetic material for longer). A new law will extend the limit to [...]
Why You Might Consider Freezing Your Eggs
When planning to start a family, you may be concerned about timing. A lot of people tend to postpone having a family, not understanding the effect that can have on egg reserve and quality. Medical advances in fertility treatments have now made it possible for young women to freeze their eggs safely, without affecting the [...]
Cancer, IVF and Me – Eggainst The Odds
Here at TRB HQ, we're often sharing stories from our incredible readers about different routes to parenthood. Having IVF after cancer, though, is not something we see spoken about enough. Read on as Hannah, AKA. @eggainst_the_odds shares her story of getting a rare cancer diagnosis, freezing her eggs, and the resulting IVF treatment that followed. [...]
